Design Tone: Your Cognition

 

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Design Color: Your Determination (Digestion) in Cosmic Human Design

 

Your Design Color is a fundamental, unconscious aspect of your Primary Health System (PHS), revealing your ideal Determination. This is often referred to as your Digestion, but it extends far beyond just food. It dictates how your physical vehicle is designed to correctly absorb and process everything – from the nutrients in your food to the information you take in, the people you interact with, and the experiences of the world around you.

 

When you align with your Design Determination, your body's intelligence operates optimally, leading to improved health, energy levels, and overall well-being. It's about creating the correct internal environment for your unique form to thrive.

 

Each of the six Design Colors has a specific determination keynote and is either Left (Strategic) or Right (Receptive) fixed, influencing how your body correctly digests life.

 

On This Page: Your Design Determinations

  • Color 1: Appetite (Consecutive / Alternating)

  • Color 2: Taste (Closed / Open)

  • Color 3: Thirst (Hot / Cold)

  • Color 4: Touch (Calm / Nervous)

  • Color 5: Sound (High / Low)

  • Color 6: Light (Direct / Indirect)

 

 

Color 1: Appetite (Consecutive / Alternating)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 1, your ideal determination is related to Appetite, manifesting as either

 

Consecutive (Left-fixed) or

Alternating (Right-fixed).

 

 

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: Consecutive

Overview of this Determination:

This determination focuses on how your body is designed to take in nourishment, not just from food, but from all inputs in life. It's about the fundamental mechanics of absorption.

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences one thing at a time, in a sequential manner.

It thrives on a focused, singular input. This means consuming one food item completely before moving to the next, or focusing on one piece of information at a time.

 

Practical Application:

 

Eating single-ingredient meals, focusing on one task, or learning one subject thoroughly before moving to another.

Benefits of Alignment:

Optimal digestion, clear mental processing, and efficient absorption of all inputs, leading to sustained energy and clarity.

 

It has a very narrow focus that jumps to conclusions.

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Alternating

Alternating

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences by alternating between different types of input.

 

It thrives on variety and a rhythmic shift between different elements. This means combining various foods in a meal, or engaging with multiple topics in sequence.

 

Practical Application:

Eating a mixed plate of food, switching between different tasks, or exploring various subjects to maintain engagement.

Benefits of Alignment:

Enhanced adaptability in digestion, a broader capacity for information intake, and a dynamic approach to processing life's experiences.

Transference:

 

When in transference, a Consecutive person might try to force themselves to alternate, leading to indigestion, overwhelm, or feeling scattered.

 

Conversely, an Alternating person in transference might rigidly stick to one thing, leading to boredom, stagnation, or incomplete processing.

 

 

Color 2: Taste (Closed / Open)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 2, your body's natural determination is linked to how it experiences "Taste," which can manifest as either:

  • Open (Left-fixed) or

  • Closed (Right-fixed).

 

 

 

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: Closed

Overview of this Determination:

This determination governs how your body interacts with and processes the physical world through taste and the boundaries of its energetic system. It's about the permeability of your system to inputs.

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences in a focused, contained, or private manner.

 

It thrives when inputs are limited or controlled, allowing for deep, singular absorption.

 

This implies a need for personal space and a controlled environment for optimal processing.

Practical Application:

 

Eating alone or in a quiet setting, working in a private space, or engaging deeply with a single person or topic without external distractions.

Benefits of Alignment:

Deep and undistracted processing, strong energetic boundaries, and efficient absorption when the environment is contained.

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Open

Open

Mechanics/Function:

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences by being open and receptive to diverse inputs.

 

It thrives on variety and a less restrictive approach to what it takes in. This implies a natural comfort with shared spaces and varied interactions.

 

This implies a natural comfort with shared spaces and varied interactions.

 

Practical Application:

Eating in social settings, working in collaborative environments, or engaging with multiple people and ideas simultaneously.

Benefits of Alignment:

Broad and adaptable processing, a natural ability to integrate diverse energies, and comfort in varied social and physical environments.

Transference:

 

When in transference, a Closed person might seek out too much external stimulation or social interaction, leading to energetic overwhelm and poor digestion.

 

An Open person in transference might try to isolate themselves, missing out on the beneficial diversity their system is designed for.

 

 

Color 3: Thirst (Hot / Cold)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 3, your ideal determination aligns with "Thirst," appearing as either:Hot (Left-fixed) or Cold (Right-fixed).

 

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: Hot

 

Overview of this Determination:

This determination governs the temperature and energetic quality of the inputs your body best processes. It's about the thermal environment that optimizes your digestion.

 

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences with an internal "heat."

 

It thrives on inputs that are warm, stimulating, or require active internal processing.

 

This applies to both the temperature of food and the energetic quality of environments and interactions.

Practical Application:

 

Consuming warm or hot foods and beverages, seeking out stimulating conversations, or engaging in environments that provide a sense of internal warmth and energy.

 

Benefits of Alignment:

 

Improved digestive fire, enhanced metabolic function, and a vital, engaged approach to absorbing life's lessons. This leads to sustained energy and a dynamic internal processing system.

 

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Cold

Cold

Mechanics/Function:

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences by maintaining a cool or neutral internal state.

 

It thrives on inputs that are cool, calming, or require a more detached, observant processing. This applies to both the temperature of food and the energetic quality of environments and interactions.

 

Practical Application:

Consuming cool or room-temperature foods and beverages, seeking calm and detached interactions, or engaging in environments that promote internal coolness and neutrality.

Benefits of Alignment:

Calm and efficient digestion, clear and unburdened mental processing, and a steady approach to absorbing life's experiences. This leads to internal stability and balanced energy.

Transference:

 

When in transference, a Hot person might suppress their natural need for internal stimulation, leading to sluggishness or lack of engagement.

 

Conversely, a Cold person in transference might seek out excessive stimulation and heat, leading to internal agitation, inflammation, or overwhelm.

 

Color 4: Touch (Calm / Nervous)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 4, your ideal determination is related to Touch, manifesting as either Calm (Left-fixed) or Nervous (Right-fixed).

 

 

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: Calm

 

Overview of this Determination:  This determination focuses on how your body is designed to take in nourishment and information within a calm and undisturbed environment, which aids in optimal processing.

 

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when in a state of internal calm and external tranquility.

 

It thrives on peaceful surroundings, unhurried processes, and a sense of internal stillness during absorption.

Practical Application:

 

Eating in a quiet, relaxed environment, focusing on tasks without distractions, or seeking calm spaces for learning and processing new information. Minimizing sensory overload.

Benefits of Alignment:

Optimal digestion through relaxation, clear and focused mental processing, and efficient absorption of all inputs, leading to deep understanding and inner peace.

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Nervous

Nervous

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when there is a certain level of subtle internal "nervousness" or gentle stimulation.

 

It thrives on a dynamic environment, slight internal tension, or a background hum that keeps the system alert and receptive. This is not about anxiety, but a natural state of subtle activation.

 

Practical Application:

Eating with some background activity, engaging with tasks that keep the mind subtly engaged, or being in environments that offer a gentle hum of activity rather than absolute silence.

Benefits of Alignment:

 

When in transference, a Calm person might seek out excessive stimulation or agitated environments, leading to indigestion or mental overwhelm.

 

Conversely, a Nervous person in transference might try to force absolute quiet and stillness, leading to stagnation, boredom, or a feeling of being under-stimulated and unable to process effectively.

Transference:

When operating in transference, a "Calm" individual might seek excessive stimulation or agitated environments, potentially leading to digestive discomfort or mental overwhelm.

 

Conversely, a "Nervous" individual in transference might try to enforce absolute quiet and stillness, potentially leading to stagnation, boredom, or feeling under-stimulated and unable to process effectively.

 

 

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Color 5: Sound (High / Low)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 5, your ideal determination is related to Sound, manifesting as either High (Left-fixed) or Low (Right-fixed).

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: High

Overview of this Determination:

This determination focuses on the optimal auditory environment for your body's digestion and processing. It's about the volume and frequency of sound that supports your system.

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when influenced by higher frequencies or pitches in its acoustic environment.

 

It thrives on sounds that are clear, distinct, or have a higher tonal quality, which aids in its metabolic processes and overall well-being.

Practical Application:

 

 

Being in environments with higher-pitched sounds, listening to music with prominent treble, or engaging in conversations with clear, higher vocal tones. Paying attention to the acoustic quality of your surroundings.

 

 

 

Benefits of Alignment:

Optimized digestion through acoustic resonance, sharper mental clarity influenced by specific frequencies, and efficient absorption of all inputs, leading to an attuned and responsive internal system.

 

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Low

Low

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when influenced by lower frequencies or pitches in its acoustic environment.

 

It thrives on sounds that are deep, resonant, or have a lower tonal quality, which aids in its metabolic processes and overall well-being.

Practical Application:

 

Being in environments with lower-pitched sounds, listening to music with prominent bass, or engaging in conversations with deep, resonant vocal tones. Seeking out grounding acoustic environments.

 

Benefits of Alignment:

Enhanced adaptability in digestion through acoustic resonance, deeper mental processing influenced by specific frequencies, and a grounded approach to absorbing life's experiences.

Transference:

 

When in transference, a High-Sound person might seek out low-frequency environments, leading to dullness or an inability to properly process information.

 

Conversely, a Low-Sound person in transference might be overwhelmed by high-frequency sounds, leading to agitation or compromised digestion.

 

 

Color 6: Light (Direct / Indirect)

 

If your PHS Design Color is 6, your ideal determination is related to Light, manifesting as either Direct (Left-fixed) or Indirect (Right-fixed).

 

Left-Fixed (Strategic) Determination: Direct

Overview of this Determination:

This determination focuses on the optimal light conditions for your body's digestion and processing. It's about how your visual environment supports your absorption of life.

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when exposed to direct light.

 

It thrives on clear, unobstructed light, whether natural sunlight or specific artificial light sources, which stimulates optimal metabolic function and mental clarity.

 

Practical Application:

 

 

Eating in direct sunlight or brightly lit rooms, working in well-illuminated spaces, or spending time outdoors during daylight hours with direct light exposure.

 

 

 

Benefits of Alignment:

Improved digestion through light absorption, heightened mental alertness, and efficient absorption of all inputs, leading to sustained energy and vibrant well-being.

 

Right-Fixed (Receptive) Determination: Indirect

Indirect

Mechanics/Function:

 

Your body is designed to digest and process information, food, and experiences best when exposed to indirect light. It thrives on diffused, softened light, such as shaded areas, overcast conditions, or ambient indoor lighting, which promotes optimal metabolic function and mental clarity.

 

Practical Application:

Eating in shaded areas or rooms with diffused light, working in environments with soft or indirect lighting, or seeking out gentle, ambient light for relaxation and processing.

Benefits of Alignment:

Calm and efficient digestion through subtle light absorption, clear mental processing without harsh stimulation, and a steady approach to absorbing life's experiences.

Transference:

 

When in transference, a Direct-Light person might avoid bright, direct light, leading to sluggishness or an inability to properly metabolize inputs.

 

Conversely, an Indirect-Light person in transference might seek out excessive direct light, leading to overstimulation, eye strain, or a feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to process effectively.

 

Important Considerations for Your PHS Determination

To truly align with your unique Primary Health System and experience its transformative benefits, please keep these crucial points in mind:

 

Accuracy is Paramount:

Your PHS determination is derived from your precise birth data (date, time, and place of birth). Using an accurate chart is fundamental. Without correct data, your PHS information may not truly reflect your unique design.

 

Lower vs. Upper Colors (1-3 vs. 4-6):

Colors 1, 2, and 3 (Appetite, Taste, Thirst): These are considered "lower" colors and require a more rigid adherence to their specific determination. For optimal health and deconditioning, it is highly important for individuals with these determinations to be very strict with what they take into their body – whether it's food, specific environments, or even the types of people and information they engage with.

 

Colors 4, 5, and 6 (Touch, Sound, Light): These are "upper" colors and operate with a different dynamic. While they still have a correct determination, the emphasis shifts more to the "circumstance" of their environment. Even if there's some internal transference in their determination, being in the correct external environment can significantly mitigate any negative impact. This offers a degree of flexibility, but the environment remains key.

 

The Power of Personal Experience: The insights provided here are not just theoretical. As I've seen in my own life (my husband's Hot Determination is spot on, and my Calm Determination resonates perfectly with what I naturally do), aligning with your PHS can bring profound and tangible benefits.

 

Bite-Sized Wisdom: This page offers foundational, bite-sized chunks of information to help you begin understanding your Design Determination without overwhelming you. For a deeper, personalized understanding of your unique PHS, including how it integrates with your full Human Design chart and practical strategies for your daily life, a live reading can provide invaluable insights tailored specifically to you.

 

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